"950 kilometers of low-altitude penetration, I hope I can hold on."
Zhou Hai held the metal joystick and observed the flight situation of the First Squadron through the cockpit glass, thinking silently.
The 400-kilometer low-altitude penetration of hilly terrain is just the beginning. There are also 300 kilometers of low-altitude penetration of unfamiliar and complex terrain in the Dabie Mountains and 250 kilometers of low-altitude penetration of plains.
The total range reaches 950 kilometers!
A low-altitude penetration at such a long distance was not a problem for Zhou Hai. After replenishing his energy with a meal in the morning, as long as there was enough fuel and no mechanical failure in the machine body, he could continue a low-altitude penetration for a whole day.
But the five members of the First Squadron are different. This low-altitude penetration mission is definitely an unprecedented test for everyone, both physically and mentally.
One minute.
five minutes.
ten minutes.
Six new and old Falcons loaded with weapons, like invisible ghost killers, maintained a tight formation, flying over the rugged hilly landscape, passing through shocking ravines and cracks, facing the scorching sun hanging in the eastern sky, hiding in the city and nature In the vast world of electromagnetic waves emitted.
Thirty-five minutes later, the detoured No. 1 Squadron quietly and steadily crossed a distance of 400 kilometers and plunged into the unfamiliar and complex Dabie Mountains. Like a sharp knife, it penetrated directly into the heart of the Blue Army - Quzhou Air Force Base, 550 kilometers away.
At the same time, on the main frontal battlefield from north to south, the Blue Army took the lead in discovering the Red Army aircraft group by relying on the air-ground joint early warning system formed by land-based large-scale air detection radars and air-based early warning platforms.
"Report, the Red Army aircraft group was found, heading due north, numbering 14, distance 350 kilometers, altitude 1200 meters, speed 600, radar reflection characteristics showed 2 L-15, 3 L-15a, 5 Shanying B, 4 Mountain Eagle a.”
The female operator "Red Fox" of the Tianyan-1 combat team had a solemn and solemn face and a straight back. When the detection signal and data were displayed on the screen of the airborne equipment, she immediately reported: "In addition, the Red Army was discovered 470 kilometers away. Early warning aircraft, altitude 8,500 meters, speed 550 kilometers."
"14? The Red Army's combat strength has changed. Report the matter immediately to the Blue Army headquarters and ask for opinions." In the spacious cabin filled with various confidential electronic equipment, the mission commander with the rank of colonel on his shoulders heard the Red Fox report. After reading the information, he frowned slightly and said seriously: "It seems that the Red Army has hidden three participating aircraft before, or in other words, these are three escort fighters."
The number of Red Army fighter jets suddenly increased by three. This situation was somewhat unexpected, but it was reasonable.
The airborne active phased array radar of the KJ-2000 has a maximum detection range of 470 kilometers. To detect air targets at this distance, two conditions need to be met: altitude and radar reflection cross-section. The former must be high enough, and the latter The area must be large enough.
Otherwise, setting aside the objective factors of the radar reflection cross-section and height of the target and just seeking the maximum detection range would be a complete rogue.
Red Fox quickly reported the situation to the Blue Army Command at the Quzhou Base in the rear through satellite communications and battlefield data links. After receiving the answer, he reported:
"Instructions from the headquarters are to temporarily add guests. The pot is big enough, the rice is plentiful, just a few pairs of chopsticks."
The colonel commander heard this instruction and nodded. He stared at the electronic combat map of his own troop deployment. He thought about it for a while and gave a new round of combat deployment:
"Okay, order the Falcon Squadron to strengthen the alert. The Eagle Squadron and the Golden Eagle Squadron will take off immediately. The Eagle Squadron and the Golden Eagle Squadron are equipped with the standard air superiority plan. The combat mission is to completely annihilate the Red Army aircraft fleet. The Falcon Squadron is responsible for the air alert and is reserved for Prepare the troops, the 1st Air Defense Missile Battalion has entered the first level of combat readiness, let the air crew add chicken legs at noon, and call it a day."
As a serious defender, the Blues have a natural home field advantage. The near, medium and long-range air defense missile system composed of Hongqi-9 and Hongqi-16 is not a vegetarian.
The fully-staffed Eagle Squadron and Golden Eagle Squadron were dispatched, with a total of 8 J-10As equipped with standard air superiority weapons solutions. Together with the First Air Defense Missile Battalion, they were able to annihilate all 14 Red Army aircraft participating in the exercise without any problems.
The colonel and commander had a lot of experience in beating Xin Fei, and he enjoyed it.
As for the complete annihilation of the Gyrfalcon Squadron, it was an accident. It was a complete accident.
"yes!"
After receiving the order from the commander, the female operator Red Fox quickly conveyed the order with a smile on her face.
The two J-10As of the Falcon Squadron, which were on air patrol combat readiness, immediately obtained the data of the Red Army aircraft fleet through the data link. In the Quzhou base behind them, a rapid siren sounded. Eight participants belonging to the Eagle Squadron and the Golden Eagle Squadron Play the role of an old pilot, wear anti-German clothing, board the plane and take off as quickly as possible.
These eight J-10As are the only remaining air combat forces of the Skyhawk Blue Army. As for the two specially equipped H-6Ks, they are barely considered air combat forces and can only perform ground bombing missions.
The needlework of air control is not done by the powerful H-6K.
Bomber empty?
Well, in theory, bombers can indeed fight in the air.
As a member of the Air Force's systematic operations, strategic bombers that serve as air-based weapons carrying platforms can mount long-range air-to-air missiles and stay behind as a quiet handsome man. They can lock on the target and launch it through the target data transmitted by the rear early warning aircraft. Just missiles.
But this is only theoretical. There has never been a bomber in the world that has carried out similar air control missions.
Because it's not of much use at all.
The poor maneuverability given by the bomber's bulky body makes it a living target when faced with fourth-generation stealth fighters. Its fault tolerance and survivability are too low, whether it is the Tu-160 'White Swan' strategic bomber with a top speed of Mach 2. , or the B-2'Phantom stealth strategic bomber, the same is true.
When the Blue Army made corresponding tactical deployments according to the situation, the Red Army early warning aircraft specially arranged for the front fleet to slow down its flight speed and also detected the Blue Army's situation.
"The report found that 2 Blue Army J-10As and an Air Police-2000 early warning aircraft were found. No other J-10As were found."
The main radar operator looked at the technologically advanced display screen, equipped with an intelligent data management system, which automatically identified civilian flights and fighter aircraft based on the radar reflection characteristic signal and identification friend or foe frequency, and marked the situation in the Blue Army's airspace.
The maximum detection range of the KJ-2000 strategic early warning aircraft is 470 kilometers, and the maximum detection range of the KJ-500 third-generation medium-sized early warning aircraft is 475 kilometers. The most important performance indicators of the two are almost the same.
"No other J-10a was found? Could it be that the Blue Army discovered something? No, even if the model of the feint attack force is wrong, the Blue Army cannot accurately judge our intentions. Instead, it will be confused. It should not find the first Squadron.”
The lieutenant colonel commander heard this, frowned slightly, thought for a while, and issued the order: "Continue the search and wait."
